Deep in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains, the Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) sits on the shores of Thomas Edison Lake, one of the largest lakes in the region. Just a mile off the historic Pacific Crest and John Muir trails, VVR is a major resupply and layover spot for hikers who travel here from around the world to hike these internationally known trails.

Vermilion Valley Resort is one of the most remote locations one can drive to in the High Sierra. The VVR is located in the Sierra National Forest in the John Muir Wilderness. The last 27 miles of winding, often single lane mountain road adds to the allure and excitement as it is an adventure just to travel into the region by vehicle. The difficulty in reaching the VVR by vehicle has kept impact to the region at a minimum.

Edison Lake and its tributaries are a trout fisherman's paradise. Wild German Brown and Rainbow Trout are the primary fish in the lake. In a day, a flyfisherperson can hike or ride horseback into wilderness areas that have outstanding Eastern Brook and Golden Trout.

The Vermilion Valley Resort is surrounded by incredible vistas, with the Silver Divide and Graveyard Basin to the north and Recess Peak and Volcanic Knob to the south. Guests at the lodge will experience incredible scenery from almost any location on the property.

The Vermilion Valley Resort offers several choices of lodging from the spartan tent cabins to motel units with kitchenettes. Or choose one of our fully appointed and secluded yurts or comfortable RV trailers.

For those hungry hikers and campers, we offer fresh baked pies and wholesome hearty meals at the resturant which is open to our guests and the general public.

The General Store offers basic grocery supplies, hiker resupply foods and supplies, ice and fishing gear. And, most importantly, we offer one of the largest selections of micro-brews and locally-brewed beers in the Sierra Nevada.

For the thru-hikers enjoying the Pacific Crest or John Muir trails, we offer a free night in our backpacker tent cabin, or they can camp free in our backpacker camping area. For the hikers we offer shower and laundry facilities, free food from the hiker barrel, and hiker resupply box storage & pick-up services.

Seasons Open: VVR offers early season quad fishing trips beginning in late April. We close mid-October when the streams close to fishing.

For access to Lake Edison, we offer fishing boat rentals outfitted with Honda 4-stroke motors. For paddling around the shoreline of rock islands and coves, we offer kayaks and canoes.

For the fly fishing enthusiast we offer clinics for novices and experienced anglers, including women only clinics held in June and September.

The fishing guide services range from 1/2 day to full day outings with fun and knowledgeable experienced guides. Or, horse pack into the back country on a multi-day trip for some of the finest Golden Trout fishing in the Sierra Nevada.

Hikers and campers can take the Edison Queen water taxi across the lake to get to the Mono Creek headwaters and PCT and JMT hiking trails.

Located just across Boggy Creek is the USFS Vermilion Campground, a wonderful family campground located in the pines overlooking the lake. Or experience the wilderness by setting up camp at one of the many no fee campsites around the lake. These are accessible only by boat, ferry or foot.

For those hikers or horseback campers looking for a grand trans-Sierra Nevada trip, many hike over from the eastern Sierra trailhead; Rock Creek / Mosquito Flats. Climb up and over Mono Pass (12,035') and spend a night exploring the John Muir Wilderness between Third and Fourth Recess in Mono Basin.

For the trail or endurance runner we have become a destination point for those hearty souls starting at Mammoth Lakes or Rock Creek as it requires minimal logistical support (daypack only) to access our lodge. After a hot shower, good food and drink, fun camaraderie with the other hikers, and a comfortable bed, the next morning dawn cheers you on for more miles.

Rate Range: Lodging starts at $60.00 for tent cabins to $85.00 and up for rooms/trailers.

Best directions are located on our website http://www.edisonlake.com/

NOTE:  Do not use Mapquest or other GPS directed driving instructions. You will find yourself  "lost". Print our directions and you'll find yourself  "here" with no additional adventure.

Since 2002, Jim Clement has owned and operated this wonderful piece of earth called Vermilion Valley. Jim and Vickie live on-site during the season and then reside on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada in Bishop during the winter months.

Jim and Vickie have dedicated themselves to creating a family and hiker friendly facility where people can wander in off the trail or that darn hard road and feel right at home enjoying a true wilderness experience.

Jim likes to compare the VVR to those old outposts in the middle of no where, when people would come off the wagon trail to share trail information, trade for some food and supplies and continue their journey. Jim states, "We have been honored to have shared in the journeys and memories of so many wonderful, enthusiastic, and just plain interesting people from around the world. These past ten years in the High Sierra have been nothing short of a privilege."